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I have had black stools for the passed 8 weeks, what could be wrong?
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Possible melena: It could be a reaction to medication. However, if it is black, sticky and foul smelling it could be due to gastrointestinal bleeding. That requires prompt medical eval.
Answered 6/17/2021
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